Director of Nursing, RN, SNF LTC, sign on bonus - Epworth Villa

$5,000 Sign On Bonus!

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of seniors while thriving in your career? Epworth Villa, a faith-based, non-profit, Life Plan Community in Oklahoma City, is on a mission to "Enhance Lives so People Thrive," and we're seeking a passionate and dedicated Director of Nursing for our skilled and long-term care units to join our dynamic team.  In this role, you'll be a key partner in assisting our residents and their families as they transition into the next chapter of their lives.

Why Choose Epworth Villa?
At Epworth Villa, we understand that exceptional talent deserves exceptional rewards. Our commitment to our employees is as unwavering as our commitment to our residents. When you join our family, you can expect:

• Comprehensive Benefits: We've got you covered with top-notch medical, dental, and vision plans. Additionally, we offer company-provided life insurance, short and long-term disability, and flexible spending accounts,
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy your personal time with 6 paid holidays, a personal float day, and paid time off to recharge and rejuvenate.
• Financial Wellness: We're invested in your financial future with 401K contributions starting on day 1, and after one year of successful employment, Epworth Villa generously matches a percentage of your contributions.
• Health and Well-being: Prioritize your health with free access to our state-of-the-art on-site fitness center and enjoy discounted meals in our on-site restaurants.

Director of Nursing Job Duties:

• Enhances lives so people thrive at all times and serves in leadership role for team members to model resident service. Demonstrates respect to residents and resident’s possessions as well as respect for all staff.
• Is responsible for the overall management of the Health Services in the absence of the Administrator. Interacts with the Administrator in annual budget preparation.
• Develops, maintains, and continuously upgrades standards for nursing care practice, nursing policy and procedure manuals, and written job descriptions for each level of nursing personnel.
• Develops systems to provide for orientation, training, on-going education and in-services for all nursing personnel.
• Assigns duties, oversees scheduled work, and provides annual performance evaluations on all nursing personnel, including the courtesy care nurse in Independent Living.  Develops staffing standards and mechanisms for maintaining adherence to these staffing standards.
• Provides mechanisms for informing Administrator of departmental problems and condition of residents, accidents, illness, or death. Investigates and resolves complaints or refers unusual problems to the Administrator.
• Coordinates nursing services with allied services for continuity of resident care. Coordinates special care needs of residents, i.e., podiatry, dentistry, eye care, special medical needs.
• Accompanies physician on rounds and stays informed of special orders concerning residents.
• Oversees the Assistant Director of Nursing in review of doctor’s orders and medication regime for all nursing care residents.
• Orders and/or directs ordering of drugs, solutions, and equipment; maintains records of narcotics.
• Coordinates activities of the nursing department with activities of other departments.
• Maintains adherence to rules, regulations, and standards of regulatory agencies and administrative policies and procedures.
• Observes nursing care and visits residents to ensure that nursing care is carried out as directed, and treatment administered in accordance with physician’s instructions.
• Participates in Family Council meetings held quarterly.
• Directs preparation and maintenance of residents’ clinical record.
• Oversees the preparation of a written care plan for nursing care residents.
• Evaluates residents for the need to transfer to a different level of care. Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings in making transfer decisions.
• Meets with rehabilitation team (physical, occupational, and speech therapy) weekly for updates on residents receiving these services.
• Oversees and participates in quarterly Quality assurance and Infection Control meetings.
• Ensures that prospective residents for Epworth Villa and Susanna Wesley center receive a nursing assessment and evaluation prior to admission.
• Performs necessary medical tasks that are required to be performed by a Registered Nurse, as indicated. Responsible for destroying medications with the pharmacy consultant, in accordance with regulations.
• Should be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, or is responsible for delegation of another RN to be available in his/her absence.
• Available for on-call rotation
• Works cooperatively with other staff members using a team approach to resident care.
• Practices safety at all times; applies all accident, fire safety or emergency procedures of the facility in compliance with Epworth Villa Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Tracks and Trends falls
• Tracks and Trends medication errors
• Oversees staffing, PPD’s, and Overtime
• Ensures compliance w/ State and Federal Regulations
• Oversees and participates in monthly in-services and Team Meetings
• Oversees RN Committees

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Manages 20-25 subordinates (ADON, RNs and LPNs) who supervise a total of 60-90 employees in the nursing department.
• Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this unit. 
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Epworth Villa’s policies and applicable laws.
•  Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

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